Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about a trip he was on with family and friends - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.03290
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0077] January-August 1786
Title	Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about a trip he was on with family and friends
Date	8 August 1786
Author	Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Recipient	Knox, Lucy Flucker
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	Writes to his wife that since his last letter, which marked his arrival, he has been "diligently preparing for our jaunt." His travel party will consist of himself, his brother William Knox, the younger Mr. Isaac Winslow, and General Henry Jackson. They will set off Thursday (does not specify a destination). Remarks that all of their friends are being very kind, and at present he is at Mr. [Samuel] Breck's, while William is at Ingersoll's. Declares he will write again Thursday. Sends blessings to Lucy and the children.
Subjects	Revolutionary War General Travel Children and Family
People	Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, William (1756-1795) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Winslow, Isaac (1763-1806) Breck, Samuel (1747-1809)
Place written	Boston, Massachusetts
Theme	Children & Family; Women in American History
Sub-collection	The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859